Le Transfiguration De Notre-Se

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Product Details

Artist : Myung-Whun Chung
Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0028947156925
Label : Universal Music Group
Number of Discs : 2
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 2002-06-25
Running Time : 100minutes
UPC : 028947156925

ASIN : B0000630QC

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. I. Recit Evangelique
2. II. Configuratum Corpori Claritatis Suae
3. III. Christus Jesus, Splendor Patris
4. IV. Recit Evangelique
5. V. Quam Dilecta Tabernacula Tua
6. VI. Candor Est Lucis Aeternae
7. VII. Choral De La Sainte Montagne

Disc-2
1. VII. Recit Evangelique
2. IX. Perfecte Conscius Illius Perfactae Generationis
3. X. Adoptionem Filiorum Perfectam
4. XI. Recit Evangelique
5. XII. Terribilis Est Locus Iste
6. XII. Tota Trinitas Apparuit
7. XIV. Choral De La Lumiere De Gloire

Editorial Reviews

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Messiaen's monumental Transfiguration is a massive, hugely compelling 100-minute work for chorus, orchestra, and seven featured instruments. Its structure mirrors the mystical composer's interest in number symbolism. Transfiguration is in two main parts, each made up of seven sections: two quotations from St. Matthew relating the story of Jesus and his followers at the mountaintop, each followed by two meditations and a closing chorale. The choral texts are lavishly accompanied with brilliant orchestral elaborations, shot through with colors of light through a percussion array featuring marimba and vibraphone, with extensive roles for solo winds, piano, and cello.

The gripping opening, with its gongs and bells, introduces an oriental flavor that speaks of great mysteries to come. The rest of the score is as exotically inventive, with long, slow melodies; Messiaen's trademark birdsong; Tibetan chant; and orchestral passages of quiet, delicate beauty as well as violent brass and percussion-led eruptions. It's a masterpiece, and it gets a first-rate performance from Myung-Whun Chung and his forces. Chung has made several acclaimed recordings of Messiaen's music, and this may be the best of all, with terrific choral and orchestral work that draws you into the composer's unique sound world. --Dan Davis

Chronique amazon.fr

Quelle plus belle commémoration pour le dixième anniversaire de la disparition d'Olivier Messiaen que cette Transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ ! Cinq années furent nécessaires au compositeur (de 1965 à 1969) pour achever cette fresque musicale. Imaginez : plus de cent choristes, cent dix musiciens, une impressionnante percussion et un piano soliste. Les 14 mouvements de ce vaisseau sonore illustrent la Bible de saint Thomas d'Aquin. Si Messiaen était un génie du rythme et des couleurs, on reste fasciné par le travail d'équilibre et la souplesse de la direction de Chung ; il est le grand ordonnateur de cet univers en mouvement qui imbrique tous les ensembles instrumentaux et vocaux. Cet hymne à la vie et à l'au-delà donne la sensation de traduire en musique toute l'étendue des sons et des couleurs qui se mélangent. Il faut se laisser porter par des climats qui dépassent la dimension spirituelle pour traduire en musique l'inspiration la plus profonde d'un artiste. Étienne Bertoli

Customer Reviews

A Magnificent Piece Of Music (2002-12-19)

This is a challenging piece of music however it is well worth approaching with patience and an open mind. The listener will be rewarded with a truly mind expanding experience. The sense of grace,spirituality and infiniteness that is present in all of Messiaen's work is performed by Myung-Whun Chung & Co. to awe inspiring effect. The choral performances are first rate as are the orchestral passages. This is truly music that transcends itself and I recommend it to anyone who wishes to take a leap and increase their understanding of what music can be.

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